27th September 2004

Breakthrough for ip.access to supply nanoGSM™ technology to SMART Communications Inc.

  • Philippines’ leading Mobile Network Operator selects ip.access technology following extensive pilot testing
  • Cost-efficient nanoGSM™ system to enable innovative new services for SMART corporate customers
  • Latest contract signifies breakthrough success for ip.access in key Asian market

Singapore, September 27th – ip.access ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of TTP Communications Plc (LSE:TTC), today announced that its distributor, Intex Systems Pte Ltd, has reached an agreement with SMART, the leading wireless service provider in the Philippines, to supply its nanoGSM™ technology for new services aimed at SMART’s corporate customers. The agreement was reached following extensive trials and thorough testing of the solution. Full commercial deployment is expected in early October.

The solution is initially targeted at providing innovative solutions to SMART’s corporate customer base. SMART, which has some 16.1 million users on its GSM network (as of June 30, 2004) will integrate the ip.access equipment within its existing infrastructure, making use of the cost savings associated with connecting the basestations into the core infrastructure over IP networks.

The announcement of today’s contract is a breakthrough success for ip.access in the Asia market. ip.access, in partnership with Intex Systems is exhibiting at the 3GSM World Congress Asia 2004 stand A16 in Singapore from 27 to 29 September 2004.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Mark Pittick, Vice President Sales and Marketing, ip.access said, “We are delighted to have gained approval to deploy nanoGSM technology within the SMART network. Having proven that we can deliver coverage and capacity with rapid deployment and low ongoing operating costs, we look forward to extending this success throughout the Asian market.”

“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with SMART”, said Erich Paulini, Managing Director of Intex Systems. “It underlines Intex Systems commitment and ability to supply, deploy and support innovative solutions in the Philippines.”

The ip.access nanoBTS is a GSM pico-basestation able to deliver cellular voice and data services in the smallest and most cost-effective package available today. Through the innovation of using IP as the backhaul medium, the nanoBTS provides coverage and capacity simply and efficiently. The nanoBTS is part of the ip.access nanoGSM™ solution, which allows network operators to boost mobile phone coverage in traditionally hard-to-reach areas, enabling new applications such as Wireless Office.

About Intex Systems Pte Ltd

Intex Systems Pte Ltd (www.intexsystems.com.sg) Intex Systems is a high technology systems distributor offering a range of advanced products and solutions for mobile operators, private and public organisations in Asia. Managed by a team of seasoned technology professionals, Intex Systems is focusing on providing high-tech “out of the box” solutions for our customers concentrating on simplicity, reliability and identifiable financial returns.

Our customers benefit from our expertise in evaluating new and innovative solutions from leading edge suppliers worldwide, which we bring to the markets in Asia.

Our technology partners benefit from opportunities identified by Intex Systems through our comprehensive network of contacts in Asia.

About ip.access

Based in Cambridge, UK, ip.access ltd (www.ipaccess.com) is a leading manufacturer of cost-effective picocell and femtocell infrastructure solutions for GSM, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. These solutions bring IP and cellular technologies together to drive down costs and increase coverage and capacity of mobile networks.

ABI Research ranks ip.access as the world’s number 1 picocell vendor; its nanoGSM® and nano3G™ picocell solutions provide 2G and 3G coverage and capacity for offices, shops and (using satellite backhaul) passenger aircraft, ships and remote rural areas. nanoGSM is the world’s most deployed picocell, with live installations in more than 50 networks around the world and growing.

ip.access is also the company behind the multi-award winning Oyster 3G™ femtocell technology, which dramatically improves the user experience for 3G services at home. Oyster 3G is the core femtocell technology in AT&T’s 3G MicroCell.

ip.access counts Scottish Equity Partners, Rothschild Gestion, Intel Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners, ADC, Cisco, Qualcomm and Motorola Ventures among its shareholders.

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Nicky Davis
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